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Me & slinky on club run

Yes, we were out on club run this morning, slinky's first time and did well over 5k & tackling a very steep hill. The lady on the far left of the photo got a...

Yes, we were out on club run this morning, slinky's first time and did well over...

davelinks

Graduate•8 years ago

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Jinxed by Julie.

Well all was going so well and after a good run at the end of week8 I was looking forward to graduation week. First run of the week I felt achy tightness in...

Well all was going so well and after a good run at the end of week8 I was lookin...

dddd4

Graduate•8 years ago

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RFL .. I have my first medal :)

Just thought I'd share my moment with you all.. Was great.. emotional at times.. but I beat my on by 5 minutes :) Sorry quick post.. I'm starving now and the...

Just thought I'd share my moment with you all.. Was great.. emotional at times.....

sparky66

Graduate•8 years ago

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Stronger than you know

I've been following #c25k posts for various challenges I've faced along the 8 week journey. I've just completed Week 7 Day 1 #W7D1. I've found every single...

I've been following #c25k posts for various challenges I've faced along the 8 we...

sunshineinapocket

•8 years ago

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My soles!

Hi I could do with some advice about aching feet. Im about to do W6 D3 today and absolutely loving this new found enthusiasm for exercise and the positive...

Hi I could do with some advice about aching feet. Im about to do W6 D3 today and...

Karensadler

Graduate•8 years ago

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Post run kip

Though I would share priestleys post run relaxation half hour .

Mollydex

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 3 run 2 struggle today

Did wk 3 run 1 yesterday and felt fine so did run 2 today and struggled a bit more, no pains just a bit more lethargic. Sure this is because I have done 2 days...

Did wk 3 run 1 yesterday and felt fine so did run 2 today and struggled a bit mo...

Poppy112

Graduate•8 years ago

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Support from start to finish

Just thought I'd share this screenshot. From the very first to the very last run in the program, the support all the lovely people on this forum offer is...

Just thought I'd share this screenshot. From the very first to the very last run...

Originaltigger

Graduate•8 years ago

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Sorry about disappearing

Hello everyone. Ive not quite been keeping up with my health for the past few weeks. But I want to start again. Im sorry I disappeared there. I can still do...

Hello everyone. Ive not quite been keeping up with my health for the past few we...

Kallyfudge

Graduate•8 years ago

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Returning after broken bones

Hi everyone - I made it back inside a few weeks shy of 10 months! for those of you who don't know my story , I broke tibia fibula on 22nd Sept. Since then I...

Hi everyone - I made it back inside a few weeks shy of 10 months! for those of y...

Dolphin12

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 3, run 1. New shoes now I know I'm staying

Set off nice and early this morning for wk3, run 1 in my new shoes. All was good and I took it slow and steady. My tummy muscles are aching a bit, I presume...

Set off nice and early this morning for wk3, run 1 in my new shoes. All was good...

Vanessa291

Graduate•8 years ago

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The elusive sub 30 minute 5k

I did park run yesterday and decided to try to get under 30 minute or on it. Found where the 30 minute pace maker was, I managed to keep up with him and then I...

I did park run yesterday and decided to try to get under 30 minute or on it. Fou...

Beccym

Graduate•8 years ago

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First 5k race!

I feel just awesome!! Run a 5k with my 11 yr old son today! It was a fundraiser for Ovarian Cancer research. Three months ago I was tested for a genetic...

I feel just awesome!! Run a 5k with my 11 yr old son today! It was a fundraiser ...

Bbunch

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1

I did it!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't believe I did but you told me I could, & you were all right :) Haven't stopped smiling since 😆

I did it!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't believe I did but you told me I could, & you were a...

Songfish

•8 years ago

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The Cheshire Cat has nothing on me 😁😁😁

Today was W9R3....The place was Stevenage Parkrun... The result was....smashed it 🏃🏽 This program is amazing, I have gone from struggling in the early weeks...

Today was W9R3....The place was Stevenage Parkrun... The result was....smashed i...

LadyHelen

Graduate•8 years ago

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Hello

Hi im kerry, 35, mother of two. I'm not a runner at all, hated sports at school but i'm giving couch 2 5k ago as i need to get fit

Hi im kerry, 35, mother of two. I'm not a runner at all, hated sports at school ...

Kerry122

•8 years ago

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Problem with podcasts

Hi, been a while since i posted, but had to take 2 weeks off programme due to bad back. My back went 2 days after finishing w2r3, so when i restarted, i...

Hi, been a while since i posted, but had to take 2 weeks off programme due to ba...

Polly2723

Graduate•8 years ago

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Can you help an MSc student with her research on health behaviours?

Hello all Thank You for taking the time to look at this post. I am conducting some research into the barriers we face when we think about changing our...

Hello all Thank You for taking the time to look at this post. I am conducting ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Wish me luck

I'm hoping to do a slow 30 mins on the treadmill, no distance planned just hoping for. 30 mins after my previous 2 failures. Having said that I already feel...

I'm hoping to do a slow 30 mins on the treadmill, no distance planned just hopin...

Tombenoly

Graduate•8 years ago

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Nod, wink or grin?

No, it's not my latest idea for a game show but a dilemma I now find myself struggling with. I'm an evening runner and it seems quite a popular time to be out...

No, it's not my latest idea for a game show but a dilemma I now find myself stru...

Janey1012

•8 years ago

18 Replies

Week 8 done - fear kicking in... motivational assistance required please...

I've just completed W8R3 and am worrying about week 9 as today's run was a real struggle - I couldn't possibly have done another two minutes. Has anyone got...

I've just completed W8R3 and am worrying about week 9 as today's run was a real ...

Susojan

Graduate•8 years ago

14 Replies

Soaked but still grinning!

week 4 run 2 ticked off. That was after a three mile walk,also in the rain to our Community Hydro Scheme where we had to lift out a very big tree branch, plus...

week 4 run 2 ticked off. That was after a three mile walk,also in the rain to ou...

RunaroundSue

•8 years ago

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W4 R1 - a strange but good run

Laura said 3 mins of running and I thought OK - I've done that before. Then she said 5 minutes of running and I thought....Oh crikey! Theres a hill in front of...

Laura said 3 mins of running and I thought OK - I've done that before. Then she ...

lightweightkate

Graduate•8 years ago

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Rain rain go away

When I got up this morning, it was already raining and the forecast was for heavy rain at about the time the parkrun started. So I gave up the idea of running;...

When I got up this morning, it was already raining and the forecast was for heav...

Austen304

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Calf pain on week 4 help!

Help! I have just gone up to running 3 mins and walking 30 secs. I have tried it twice now and can't finish it. The first time I finished the third interval...

Help! I have just gone up to running 3 mins and walking 30 secs. I have tried it...

Hunkamunka

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 5 run 1 finally conquered!!!

I did it! Finally achieved week 5 run 1 (3x 5 min runs) in the teeming rain, and feel ready to move on up ! This was a HUGE hurdle for me as its the run in...

I did it! Finally achieved week 5 run 1 (3x 5 min runs) in the teeming rain, an...

Hidden

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Slow runners rejoice

Slow runners live longer. 😀 I'm going to live a long time then This is good to know...

Slow runners live longer. 😀 I'm going to live a long time then This is good t...

Ayupmeduck

Graduate•8 years ago

8 Replies

Just a thought for struggling new runners

I'm just back from parkrun and have achieved my first ever DNF (Did Not Finish). I'm a bit disappointed but I have more pressing things to do next week that...

I'm just back from parkrun and have achieved my first ever DNF (Did Not Finish)....

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

15 Replies

Tech tips please

I have a birthday coming up and hubby is going to buy me a fitness tracker or running watch but I'm overwhelmed by the selection and also lack of real detail...

I have a birthday coming up and hubby is going to buy me a fitness tracker or ru...

OldPossum

•8 years ago

13 Replies

W5R3.....completed!!!!

Wow! Beginning to feel just a bit like a proper runner. Followed all your advice and just took it slow and steady. Felt I could have kept going a few more...

Wow! Beginning to feel just a bit like a proper runner. Followed all your advice...

Shopgirl54

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2016

Me & slinky on club run

Jinxed by Julie.

RFL .. I have my first medal :)

Stronger than you know

My soles!

Post run kip

Week 3 run 2 struggle today

Support from start to finish

Sorry about disappearing

Returning after broken bones

Week 3, run 1. New shoes now I know I'm staying

The elusive sub 30 minute 5k

First 5k race!

Week 1 Run 1

The Cheshire Cat has nothing on me 😁😁😁

Hello

Problem with podcasts

Can you help an MSc student with her research on health behaviours?

Wish me luck

Nod, wink or grin?

Week 8 done - fear kicking in... motivational assistance required please...

Soaked but still grinning!

W4 R1 - a strange but good run

Rain rain go away

Calf pain on week 4 help!

Week 5 run 1 finally conquered!!!

Slow runners rejoice

Just a thought for struggling new runners

Tech tips please

W5R3.....completed!!!!

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